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S.H.A.D.O. Pack 24L

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

PDW’s Next Gen Adventure Daypack

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For Summer 2019 Prometheus Design Werx introduces their next generation of S.H.A.D.O. Packs in a new 24L / 1465 cubic inch volume size. Completely upgraded and updated for 2019, this daypack is designed for the well-equipped global adventurist. The 500D Invista Cordura® used is an ideal balance of ruggedness and lighter carry weight. Ample pockets, modular accessories and the total feature set gives the S.H.A.D.O. Pack 24L tremendous user versatility and capability from use in the backcountry to EDC, and almost anything in-between. Comes complete with removable Gear Trap™, 3-Stage ToF Belt™, EDCO Panel™, Admin Panel, and multi-purpose frame sheet.

The Prometheus Design Werx S.H.A.D.O. Pack 24L is the first model in their next generation of nylon soft-goods and will be available in All Terrain Brown and Universal Field Gray.

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The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:

“This new gen SHADO Pack 24L represents a total refresh of how we approached our nylon soft-goods. We engaged a new manufacturing partner that had far reaching and impressive modern production capabilities, extensive experience in producing top tier technical alpine and mountaineering packs; and also presented us with experimental prototypes [made for a group we are unable to mention by name], which honestly kinda blew our mind. For the first time we were able design a pack from the ground up without constraints. Previous to the SHADO 24, we designed what we wanted, but then based on our previous factory’s limitations, prohibitive costing, and/or inability to grasp our design requirements, became a reductive process of removing features/details. Not this time, not with this pack. Users will be able to see and feel it with the SHADO 24. The quality of make, attention to detail, fully rendered features, made to spec materials from top to bottom, etc; it’s all there. We categorize this as an ‘adventure class pack’. It’s ultimately designed for a user who chooses to engage in a lifestyle that is as multiplied as they are, not subject to limits, and makes their own way.”

The new PDW S.H.A.D.O. Pack 24L will be available for $198.00 on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 12:00 noon PT via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.

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Visit Wild Things on the Shamayem at SOFIC

Monday, May 20th, 2019

Come visit Wild Things on the water at SOFIC! We’re aboard the Shamayem at the Tampa Marriott Marina, slip 14.

To schedule an appointment, email sales@wildthingsgear.com or call 757-702-8773.

Wild Things Hours:

900-1700: Tuesday, May 21st

900-1700: Wednesday, May 22nd

900-1400: Thursday May 23rd

After Hours: Invite Only

Where: Aboard the Shamayem, slip 14 Tampa Marriott Marina

Who: Email sales@wildthingsgear.com or call 757-702-8773

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Wiring The Tactical Vest: SOFIC Debut

Monday, May 20th, 2019

Fischer Connectors continues to protect and defend special operations personnel with the Canadian debut of a new wired tactical vest at CANSEC 2019. This fully-functional tactical vest on display in booth #525 features Fischer Freedom™ Series connectors sewn into the garment and connected to a distributed data and power bus that handles soldiers’ connectivity needs. The unique connectivity solution cuts weight from the vest while improving functionality.

Integrating a distributed data and power bus into the tactical vest eliminates the need for the external wires or break-out cables that currently weigh soldiers down.

Receptacles sewn into the vest and attached to the bus connect to devices and deliver power and signal, and a single battery pack powers all the devices. Communications gear, sensors, flashlights, cameras, viewfinders, GPS devices, and other essentials can be attached with matching plugs built directly into the device without the use of cables.

This approach to tactical connectivity is part of an overall trend to integrate more wearable technology into military gear to help reduce weight and simplify use.

Wim Vanheertum, Director of Product Management for Fischer Connectors says new connector technology is a critical element of the rapidly expanding market for wired tactical vests. “Rugged, low-profile connector receptacles sewn directly into the fabric and matching plugs built directly into devices can significantly reduce, or even eliminate, the use of cables. The award-winning Fischer Freedom™ Series connector used here has concentric rings on the receptacle that allow for 360° mating freedom, and a plug with a sealed membrane that protects the contact block with an IP68 rating.”

According to Vanheertum, sensors can be built into plugs, or plugs can be engineered directly into devices to eliminate cables entirely. The low-profile plug can also be cabled for communications gear and other devices such as cameras and video screens.

Several companies have already started building vests, devices, and sensors based on these concepts, and are testing them in multiple countries.

A SNEAK Preview of the smaller four-pin plastic version of the Fischer Freedom™ Series is available at SOFIC.. Please stop by to take a look at this unique connector series.

More information

•Fischer Freedom™ Series | Fischer LP360™for Defense & Security

• Trend paper: Emerging Trends in Wearable Technology Across Several Markets

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SureFire Exhibiting At SOFIC 2019

Monday, May 20th, 2019

Fountain Valley, CA—SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s most innovative illumination tools, will be exhibiting at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) May 20-23 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL. SureFire will display state-of-the-art illumination tools, suppressors, hearing protection, and several new additions to its comprehensive product line. SureFire will also display its new Flash Hider for the M2 .50 Caliber machine gun and several new Blank Firing Adapters and training devices in its suppressor product lineup. Be sure to stop by the SureFire booth #2212.

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See TenCate Protective Fabrics at SOFIC 2019

Monday, May 20th, 2019

Heading to SOFIC? Stop by the TenCate Protective Fabrics booth for a Free TechT4™ T-Shirt (Booth #348 *while supplies last).

Designed with the wearer in mind, TechT4™ is an all-new, t-shirt-like fabric that performs similar to top-of-the-line athletic wear, while at the same time providing inherent FR protection. Engineered with COOLDERM™ Technology, TechT4™ keeps wearers dry, comfortable, and safe thanks to sweat-wicking and evaporative technology built right into the fabric.

Join us next week to see our full lineup of innovative fabrics designed to keep you comfortable and protected in the field and on the job.

Here’s a quick look at Coolderm™ Technology

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CTRL by e-Tint will be featured at the Quantico Tactical Booth at SOFIC 2019

Monday, May 20th, 2019

CTRL® eyewear changes from light to dark tint in less than 0.1second. No lens change needed.

Aberdeen, NC– (May 2019) Quantico Tactical® is proud to announce that e-Tint, LLC will be exhibiting with them at the 2019 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), booth #1811. E-Tint’s CTRL® line is the ONLY actively tinting eye protection APPROVED on the APEL.

CTRL® is the first-ever battlefield-ready, electronically controllable eyewear – now approved for the Army’s Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL). Combining ballistic lenses with e-Tint’s Electronic Tint-on-DemandTM technology, CTRL® is designed to enhance tactical capability and provide protection by enabling automatic switching when lighting conditions shift (for example, moving from outdoor sunshine into a dark building). By switching tint manually (on/off button) or automatically (hands-free) to adjust to any environment instantly (0.1 sec), soldiers are not required to remove their sunglasses, and their eyes remain protected at all times.

Originally developed for strategic military application in partnership with the Air Force, Navy, and Army, CTRL® eyewear offers speed and control: instant tine change with a simple press of a button, or in a hands-free mode that can be adjusted to users’ preference. With a built-in light sensor which can be programmed to exact needs, these goggles and spectacles are the Next Gen solutions for today’s warriors to eliminate the need to lift their goggle or spectacle, or mechanically change the lens, which leaves eyes unprotected in dangerous, fast-paced situations.

Using expertise in liquid crystal photonics and optics, e-Tint’s early award-winning light-reactive visors for the United States Air Force was tailored to produce eyewear that meets or exceeds the Army’s exacting MIL Spec standards, including: stringent ballistic and impact requirements ANSI z87.1 for use in military and tactical operations; high quality (ANSI z80.3) optics; anti-fog and 100% UV blocking. Equipped with a ‘fail-safe’ mechanism to ensure your safety – in the event of a loss of power, the lens will automatically go clear.

Other features include: adjustable features (nose piece, strap, arms) to allow for a comfortable and customized fit, threshold adjustment to enable tailoring of the point at which system tints interchangeable lenses (e-Tint and clear) for greater flexibility, and an optional prescription lens mount.

Stop by Quantico Tactical Booth #1811, at SOFIC 2019, to learn more about e-Tint® and their incredible eyewear. If unable to visit at SOFIC, contact a Quantico Tactical representative at GovtOps@QuanticoTactical.com.

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Safran Optics 1 HRTV [High-Resolution Thermal Video Imaging System]

Monday, May 20th, 2019

Stop by the Safran Optics 1 booth during SOFIC 2019 for a demonstration of the HRTV

Booth #548

Additional hospitality suite located in the Westin Tampa Waterside. Contact your Optics 1 representative to schedule a meeting, or stop by our booth.

The HRTV is a lightweight, multifunctional, long-range targeting and reconnaissance device. It provides increased situational awareness in any condition thanks to the inclusion of cooled thermal, color day, and low-light level cameras. The HRTV is equipped with a laser rangefinder, digital magnetic compass, inclinometer, See-Spot detection, remote wireless observation, photo/video capture, fall-of-shot calculator, moving target speed indicator, and optional long-range lens extender. Users can detect, recognize, and identify targets at a greater distance than ever before.

Optional variations include: HRTV-S (SAASM GPS) and HRTV-C (Celestial)

Stay tuned for a hands-on assessment during SOFIC.

www.optics1.com

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BE Meyers & Co and Knights Armament Company Team Up For SOFIC Across The Bridge 2019

Monday, May 20th, 2019

B.E. Meyers & Co. and Knights Armament Company have come together to showcase the B.E. Meyers & Co. MAWL® series of individual weapon lasers, and the Knights Armament Knight Vision devices. Come and see both companies during SOFIC on Tuesday, May 21- Thursday, May 23, 2019 for “SOFIC Across the Bridge”. They will be located just a short walk across the sky bridge from the Tampa Convention Center, at the Embassy Suites in Bayside Ballroom I. Additionally, Spiritus Systems will be joining B.E. Meyers & Co. and Knights Armament Company to display their soft goods.

To schedule a meeting with the B.E. Meyers & Co. Team at SOFIC 2019, please email info@bemeyers.com.

www.bemeyers.com

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